Job Summary
Eastbourne District General Hospital has a busy thriving Endoscopy Unit. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has a new state of the art JAG accredited purpose built department which provides Endoscopy procedures to inpatient and outpatients under taking both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Trust works closely with its clinicians to provide a patient focused service.
This exciting opportunity has risen for highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join the innovative team. The evolving department offers a superb Endoscopy specific training programme. The successful applicant will have a six week supernumerary/induction plan. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression.
Job Details
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Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job Title: Clinical Support Worker
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Location: United Kingdom
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Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
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Job Type: Full-time
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Closing Date: 26 November 2026
Main Duties of the Job
The Endoscopy Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) is a member of the care team who will support Registered Practitioner in the delivery of patient care. The Clinical Support Worker will undertake a broad range of care activity and be responsible for providing this care without direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner. The Clinical Support Worker will have care activity delegated to them by Registered Practitioner and where relevant an Associate Practitioner.
The Clinical Support Worker will have developed or be expected to develop against agreed service requirements, training and competence associated with a specific Scope
About East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
A wide range of staff benefits are available to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through the confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust values the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are widely available, the Trust strongly discourages applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with the Trust. The Trust believes that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and the Trust’s assessment of your application.
Applicants are encouraged to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow the Trust to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Job Description
Please see attached the job description.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
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Care Certificate
Desirable
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5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
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Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
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Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent
Experience
Essential
– Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Desirable
– Relevant experience working in the NHS
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
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Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
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Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
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Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
Desirable
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Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
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Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG
Other
Essential
– Flexibility in working hours and patterns
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.
